PSC H158

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a standardized federal classification used to categorize goods and services procured by the U.S. government; PSCs enable consistent reporting, tracking, and analysis of federal acquisitions. (open.gsa.gov)

PSC H158 is designated for "QUALITY CONTROL- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT" and is used by contracting offices when the predominant requirement involves quality-control, testing, inspection, or related services for communications, detection (e.g., radar/sonar), and coherent radiation equipment. Agency award records and FPDS entries show H158 applied to procurements where testing or quality assurance of such equipment is the primary service. (fpds.gov)

What this PSC covers

• Quality-control services for communication equipment. (fpds.gov)
• Testing and calibration services for detection systems. (fpds.gov)
• Inspection and acceptance testing of coherent radiation equipment (e.g., certain directed-energy or laser systems). (fpds.gov)
• On-site diagnostic and performance-verification services. (fpds.gov)
• Laboratory testing and technical evaluation of electronic/optical systems. (fpds.gov)
• Specific inclusions or exclusions for H158: Not specified by official sources. (open.gsa.gov)

Compliance and security considerations

• Follow federal acquisition reporting and coding requirements when assigning PSCs; contracting guidance directs use of the active PSC list maintained in FPDS/SAM. (acquisition.gov)
• Information-security and risk-management requirements apply where acquisitions involve information systems or controlled technical data; agencies commonly reference the NIST Risk Management Framework and FISMA-related guidance for security controls. (csrc.nist.gov)
• Procurement of equipment that emits or uses radio frequencies or other regulated emissions may involve spectrum, safety, or export-control rules administered by federal authorities (agency-specific compliance required). Not specified in detail by H158 source records. (fpds.gov)

Related NAICS and PSC codes

• 541380 (Testing Laboratories). (census.gov)
• 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment